Rule-breaking politicians could be removed from their jobs by Welsh voters

Rule-breaking politicians could be removed from their jobs by Welsh voters

There is currently no way for voters to have their say on MSs who break the rules

Voters could get power to recall Senedd members under new bill

VOTERS in Wales could soon have the power to remove Senedd members between elections under a new draft accountability bill published by the Welsh Government. Julie James, the Counsel General and Welsh Government’s chief legal adviser, announced the publication of the draft Member Accountability Bill in a written statement on Monday (Oct 6). The proposals would allow voters to decide whether to “remove or retain” a sitting politician through a “r…

Voters set to get power to sack misbehaving Senedd members

Senedd Members in the Chamber – Image: Senedd Cymru Chris Haines – ICNN Senedd reporter Voters would be given the power to remove Senedd members from office between elections under a new draft accountability bill published by the Welsh Government. Julie James, who is counsel general, the Welsh Government’s chief legal adviser, announced publication of a draft member accountability bill in a written statement. Voters would be given a say on wheth…

Voters set to get power to sack misbehaving Senedd Members

Voters would be given the power to remove Senedd Members from office between elections under a new draft accountability bill published by the Welsh Government